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YB08 AAJ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,000 mi
Last recorded105,000 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 AAJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 105,000 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central heat shield not fully secure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides more so on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 104,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central heat shield not fully secure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides more so on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 100,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides more so on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 95,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides more so on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 90,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides more so on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 86,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front more so on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 86,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front more so on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 85,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front more so on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,446 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 78,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 73,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 73,214 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,346 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,638 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,334 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 49,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,743 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,753 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 33,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,565 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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YB08 AAJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 78,157 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB08 AAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YB08 AAJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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